Age-dependent effects of body mass index across the adult life span on the risk of dementia: a cohort study with a genetic approach
While a high body mass index (BMI) in midlife is associated with higher risk of dementia, high BMI in late-life…
Kidney problems more prevalent in NYC COVID-19 patients
The first 1,000 COVID-19 patients treated at a New York City medical center had more kidney complications than other patient…
Boys’ poor reading skills might help explain higher education gender gap
Researchers found boys’ poor reading skills in adolescence, combined with the social attitudes about women attending college, can help explain…
‘Playing hard to get’ really works; here’s why
Researchers examined the effects of playing hard to get, a mating strategy that is likely to instill a certain degree…
Scientists identify targets for COVID-19 vaccine using cancer immunotherapy tools
Researchers have harnessed tools used for the development of cancer immunotherapies and adapted them to identify regions of the SARS-CoV-2…
Do COVID-19 apps protect your privacy?
Many mobile apps that track the spread of COVID-19 ask for personal data but don’t indicate the information will be…
Older Adults Remain Isolated Despite Reopening. These Programs Help.
Volunteer efforts have popped up across the country to help ease the lingering isolation of the pandemic among older Americans,…
Older Adults Remain Isolated Despite Reopening. These Programs Help.
Volunteer efforts have popped up across the country to help ease the lingering isolation of the pandemic among older Americans,…
Researchers shed light on new enzymatic reaction
Researchers have discovered that repurposed enzymes and light are key to producing chemical compounds in an environmentally friendly fashion. By…